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Harry wants to come back and ‘help’

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Gottseidank · 16/02/2024 22:55

Harry “is willing to return to a temporary royal role in support of his father during his illness, sources have revealed. In an attempt to help heal the rift in the family, the King and Prince Harry are said to have had several “warm ­exchanges” since Charles ­received his cancer diagnosis.
The duke is now understood to have told friends that he would step into a royal role while his father is unwell.”

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-return-royal-role-king-charles-cancer-dn8tcm8nd

Revealed: Prince Harry ‘seeks royal return to heal rift with King Charles’

Duke said to have had warm exchanges with King after his father’s cancer diagnosis

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/prince-harry-return-royal-role-king-charles-cancer-dn8tcm8nd

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Mummyoflittledragon · 18/02/2024 13:23

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:17

CGI can do wonderful things, though.

Is that a serious comment about the crowds?

Vespanest · 18/02/2024 13:24

I was under the impression that they were thought to be too popular, hence the accusations of leaking

smilesy · 18/02/2024 13:25

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:17

CGI can do wonderful things, though.

As can AI. Sometimes 😆

ArcaneWireless · 18/02/2024 13:26

Is that a serious comment about the crowds?

I should think not.

More of a case of a tongue in a cheek rather than up something unsavoury.

Inkanta · 18/02/2024 13:27

A flounce kind of minimises how it was. Meghan in the documentary said, " I wasn't been thrown to the wolves - I was fed to the wolves" She also experienced suicidal ideation. The stories in the press were horrible at the time (and still are).

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:27

Mummyoflittledragon · 18/02/2024 13:23

Is that a serious comment about the crowds?

No. Tongue in cheek for the poster who reckons the UK didn't celebrate the wedding.

Serenster · 18/02/2024 13:28

Why did they leave if it was all good.

They told us this themselves: they were forbidden from earning a private income as senior, publicly funded members of the Royal Family, and they wanted the opportunity to do that, while still collaborating with the Queen.

They then got told that wasn’t possible. And flounced, so the narrative abruptly changed to their position being “unsurvivable”.

Carpediemmakeitcount · 18/02/2024 13:30

OvaHere · 18/02/2024 13:21

One woman does not make the 'British public'. Sure there were people who took a dislike from the start just as there were people who thought Kate was too common for William or the people who are just opposed to all forms of monarchy full stop.

The 'public' consists of all sorts but overall they had a lot of goodwill when they married. Most people were optimistic about the cheeky younger son and his glam American wife who would breathe a bit of life and fun into royalty.

I remember watching the wedding, it was a gorgeous day and the little gestures like Charles making Doria feel welcome felt genuinely lovely at the time. It's a massive shame how sour it all went and how quickly. I don't think everything is the fault of H&M but they own their share of it.

Neither does Mumsnet or the dailyfail honestly I gave up reading that paper and their vile comments.
"Harry lost his mind"
"Harry is the weak one and Meghan is manipulative"
"How can Harry do that to his family"
The list goes on and on its ridiculous reading it. It's all a load of tosh. I might give up on Mumsnet soon a thread was created about plasters and a poster and then a few others couldn't help but bring Meghan into it and it's not about her.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:31

'Collaborating' with the Queen and head of state. I ask you. Some serious delusions of grandeur there.

Serenster · 18/02/2024 13:31

Inkanta · 18/02/2024 13:27

A flounce kind of minimises how it was. Meghan in the documentary said, " I wasn't been thrown to the wolves - I was fed to the wolves" She also experienced suicidal ideation. The stories in the press were horrible at the time (and still are).

Meghan also said she was told (by HR was it?) that she couldn’t step away from public duties to get treatment for her mental health. Despite then senior Royal the Duchess of Kent doing exactly that in the 1970s. And the Princess of Wales taking several weeks out currently due to her health.

Not very credible, is it?

MrsLeonFarrell · 18/02/2024 13:32

With regard to William and Catherine, Private Eye has an interesting 'Flunkey' column this week. They claimed that Catherine's operation was timed deliberately at the end of the Christmas break and she was expected to be off for a week. Then when they started it turned out to be more serious.

I have no idea how accurate Flunkey is but I do think that this would explain why William was suddenly cancelling things. Any husband would be sick with worry at such a turn of events and he is lucky enough to be able to take a break from work to be with his family.

If this is anywhere near true how dreadful for the family to have two people with unexpected health challenges.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 18/02/2024 13:32

Serenster · 18/02/2024 13:10

If you had been interested previously you would have known that the “Court Circular”, is updated in arrears once things have taken place (and is not comprehensive - it differs from royal to royal).

The upcoming engagements section on the Royal family website used to be filled out, but several of the royal family members stopped that during Covid, to avoid large crowds turning up to their engagements. William and Kate in particular have never really gone back to having it filled in. Their engagements therefore are known to the people they are visiting, and to the press in advance, but not otherwise.

Yet again many thanks, Serenster
I genuinely didn't know a lot of that, but then (as will be pretty obvious!!) I don't spend much time looking at the Court Circular

OvaHere · 18/02/2024 13:33

Vespanest · 18/02/2024 13:24

I was under the impression that they were thought to be too popular, hence the accusations of leaking

It's plausible this is true especially in a system that is deeply hierarchical.

However, the RF have been around the block enough to know that most royals get their moment in the sun but it doesn't last forever. I don't think even Diana would have sustained it had she lived.

There was a fleeting moment when Andrew and Fergie were the new hot stuff or an even more fleeting moment when Edward was the most eligible bachelor in town. It passes and they all carry on as before until riding out the next big deal. I suspect the next big deal will be Princess Charlotte as she comes of age.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:33

Serenster · 18/02/2024 13:31

Meghan also said she was told (by HR was it?) that she couldn’t step away from public duties to get treatment for her mental health. Despite then senior Royal the Duchess of Kent doing exactly that in the 1970s. And the Princess of Wales taking several weeks out currently due to her health.

Not very credible, is it?

Wasn't that because she asked the HR for staff?

As well as the duchess and Diana, Princess Margaret had help for her MH. As did PW and PH. So this business that there was no help available is tosh.

Carpediemmakeitcount · 18/02/2024 13:34

Serenster · 18/02/2024 13:28

Why did they leave if it was all good.

They told us this themselves: they were forbidden from earning a private income as senior, publicly funded members of the Royal Family, and they wanted the opportunity to do that, while still collaborating with the Queen.

They then got told that wasn’t possible. And flounced, so the narrative abruptly changed to their position being “unsurvivable”.

I remember now thanks for jogging my memory.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/02/2024 13:36

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 12:58

I can't think of a more appropriate word tbh

It certainly wasn't a dignified exit. If he'd been a teenager he'd have been shouting 'I hate you!' then slamming the door and running to his bedroom to cry.

He probably did that as well!!

themessygarden · 18/02/2024 13:36

They only purchased the Sussex.com domain name two weeks ago according to the guy who sold it via a broker, they purchased it anonymously through the broker, the seller said he is happy with the price they paid, there were no negotiations on price, they paid what he asked.

It does appear to confirm it was a very speedy tactic in response to the announcement of King Charles illness.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/02/2024 13:40

Carpediemmakeitcount · 18/02/2024 13:12

You accepted Meghan as Harry's new future wife at the time. A woman said to my partner after Harry and Meghan married I don't know why the queen allowed that to happen.

So one woman said this to your partner and now she represents the opinions of the whole British public? you’re too funny!

wordler · 18/02/2024 13:40

themessygarden · 18/02/2024 13:36

They only purchased the Sussex.com domain name two weeks ago according to the guy who sold it via a broker, they purchased it anonymously through the broker, the seller said he is happy with the price they paid, there were no negotiations on price, they paid what he asked.

It does appear to confirm it was a very speedy tactic in response to the announcement of King Charles illness.

Edited

I suspect they had wanted it for some time but didn’t want to meet his price and then decided it was worth it to launch during this period of ‘quiet’ royal news plus ahead of the Invictus publicity to make an extra impact.

Bet the business man who held it was laughing all the way to the bank!

Maireas · 18/02/2024 13:42

I'm serious, @Carpediemmakeitcount -
Have a look at the Daily Mail front page reporting of their wedding. Also the Express and the Mirror.
Glowing with positivity.

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/02/2024 13:43

Inkanta · 18/02/2024 13:27

A flounce kind of minimises how it was. Meghan in the documentary said, " I wasn't been thrown to the wolves - I was fed to the wolves" She also experienced suicidal ideation. The stories in the press were horrible at the time (and still are).

What stories in the British press please? I keep asking you and you refuse to post which stories.

Maireas · 18/02/2024 13:44

Meghan did experience suidicial ideation, and how did her husband respond?

Puzzledandpissedoff · 18/02/2024 13:46

Vespanest · 18/02/2024 13:24

I was under the impression that they were thought to be too popular, hence the accusations of leaking

That's not just an impression, but what Harry said himself in Spare
I borrowed it from a pal so can't quote directly, but the gist was that they were such a huge success on the Australia tour that the "jealous" family couldn't stand it

And on the "why did they leave", what constantly goes unmentioned is that the endless complaints of betrayal and all the rest only started when they didn't get their own way - which some might think quite convenient

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:46

BigWillyLittleTodger · 18/02/2024 13:43

What stories in the British press please? I keep asking you and you refuse to post which stories.

Tut tut. Doncha know you're supposed to 'do your own research' and 'educate yourself' because 'posters aren't your secretary'?

Maireas · 18/02/2024 13:47

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 18/02/2024 13:46

Tut tut. Doncha know you're supposed to 'do your own research' and 'educate yourself' because 'posters aren't your secretary'?

😂

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